Have you been fired or laid off?

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This resource is about rights that workers may have if they are fired or laid off. It explains some of the rights workers have under the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and other
laws.

If you speak French

In many cases, you have the right to government services and legal proceedings in French, including hearings before French-speaking decision makers and the right to file a claim under the Employment Standards Act in French. To find out more about your language rights, ask a lawyer or a community legal clinic.